The Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR), Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, has congratulated Prof Ahmed Adamu of the Department of Agronomy on his appointment as the pioneer Vice-Chancellor of the newly established University of Education, The Gambia (UEG). The announcement was made by the country’s Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoHERST) on behalf
Prof Rasaki Olufemi Kareem has been appointed as the new Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Crescent University, Abeokuta. This was an announcement by the Registrar, Barr. Zakariyya Ademola Ajibola, on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, during the Senate meeting held on Thursday, September 25, 2025. A Professor of Resource and Development Economics, Kareem joined the institution in 2009
The Senate of Bayero University, Kano (BUK), has recommended Professor Ahmad Muhammad Tsauni, Director of the Bayero University Press, for appointment as the institution’s next Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics). The decision was taken during the university’s 428th Senate meeting held on Thursday, October 2 2025. The recommendation will be forwarded to the University Governing Council for
Ajayi Crowther University (ACU), Oyo, has inaugurated Professor Ebunoluwa Olufemi Oduwole as its 5th Vice-Chancellor, marking the first time a woman will lead the faith-based institution. At the ceremony on Wednesday, Oduwole unveiled a 10-point vision plan focused on academic renewal, infrastructure, research, and financial diversification. She pledged to position ACU as a global brand
The Bayero University Kano (BUK) 1991 Alumni Association rolled out the drums on September 27, 2025, to celebrate two of their own who have recently reached the pinnacle of academic leadership. Prof. Haruna Musa Dambatta is now the 12th Vice Chancellor of BUK, while Prof. Yahaya Isah Bunkure has been appointed the pioneer Vice Chancellor
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, has welcomed the appointment of Professor Eboserehimen Eunice Omonzejie as the institution’s substantive vice-chancellor. In a statement signed by the chapter’s chairman, Dr Cyril Onogbosele, and secretary, Dr William Odion, the union described the decision by Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, as
The Nigerian Young Academy (NYA) has elected Professor Temitope Olabisi Onuminya of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) as its new President, marking the first time a woman has led the body since its founding 15 years ago. Prof. Onuminya, a Lecturer at the Department of Botany, is known for her work in Plant Systematics and
The Nigerian Young Academy (NYA) has elected Professor Temitope Olabisi Onuminya of the University of Lagos as its new president, the first woman to lead the body in its 15-year history. Professor Onuminya, from the Department of Botany, becomes the Academy’s 8th president. Known for her research in plant systematics and conservation, she has been
Professor Oluwatoyin Morenike Ukpong of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has been elected West Africa Representative on the Board of the Society for AIDS in Africa. Ukpong, a professor of dentistry, is known for her research in adolescent health, HIV/AIDS, and bioethics. She has worked with international organisations including the World Health Organisation, UNAIDS, and
The Federal University of Agriculture and Technology, Okeho (FUAT) has appointed Prof Olaniyi Jacob of the University of Ibadan as its pioneer Vice-Chancellor. Olaniyi, an Okeho indigene, is a former Head of the Department of Animal Science and Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ibadan. The current Head of the Animal Science Department,
